convulsion
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noun \kən-ˈvəl-shən\Definition of CONVULSION
1
: an abnormal violent and involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the muscles
2
a : a violent disturbance b : an uncontrolled fit : paroxysm
— con·vul·sion·ary \-shə-ˌner-ē\ adjective
See Examples of CONVULSION
- <the Russian Revolution was one of the major convulsions of the 20th century>
First Known Use of CONVULSION
1547
Related to CONVULSION
- Synonyms
- bouleversement, cataclysm, earthquake, paroxysm, storm, tempest, tumult, upheaval, uproar
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con·vul·sion
noun \kən-ˈvəl-shən\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of CONVULSION
1
: an abnormal violent and involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the muscles—often used in plural <a patient suffering from convulsions>
2
: seizure 1
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